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CVS Health

District Support Pharmacist FT

CVS Health, East Orange, New Jersey, us, 07017

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CVS Health is a leading health solutions company committed to transforming health care and supporting dedicated colleagues who care for people every day.

Job Purpose and Summary: Within our Retail locations, District Support Pharmacists (DSPs) play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence. They act as a role model for the pharmacy team, cover pharmacist scheduling gaps across the district under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL), and support the management, oversight, and operation of the pharmacy and pharmacy team in stores throughout the district.

The DSP’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices

Traveling the district to fill pharmacist shifts as scheduled by the District Performance Coordinator (DPC); overseeing the pharmacy and serving as the Pharmacy Manager’s proxy during bench shifts without overlap

Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing safety guardrails at every workstation

Assuming Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or primary pharmacist on duty

Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, coaching the pharmacy team to do the same, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues

Proactively offering and delivering immunizations and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize

Supporting effective management of pharmacy inventory across pharmacies by following inventory best practices and protecting cold chain products

Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic

Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills, completing company-required trainings and CMEs, and seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients

Supporting access to care and improving patient outcomes through pharmacist-delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services where permissible

Understanding and complying with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and CVS Health policies; protecting patient privacy and maintaining a safe and inclusive workplace

Required Qualifications

Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located

Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list

Essential Functions

Ability to travel within a reasonable radius to support market staffing as business needs require

Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends

Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe

Attention and Focus:

Concentrate on a task over a period of time

Pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs

Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety

Customer Service and Team Orientation:

Actively help people in a friendly manner

Notice and understand patients’ reactions and respond appropriately

Communication Skills:

Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues

Practice active listening and ask questions as appropriate

Mathematical Reasoning:

Compute quantities for dispensing, days’ supply, and bottle quantities

Problem Resolution:

Identify challenging interactions and choose appropriate actions

Physical Demands:

Be mobile, lift, scan, bag items; reach overhead; perform repetitive finger work

Move, position, and manipulate items; perform tasks requiring fine motor control

Close visual acuity for reading and computer-related tasks

Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and/or exert similar force; frequently lift up to 10 lbs

Communicate clearly via spoken word and receive detailed information orally

Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager

Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting

CVS Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value and are committed to the full spectrum of diversity in the workplace. We comply with applicable EEO laws and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply, contact Colleague Relations.

Anticipated Weekly Hours 30

Time Type Full time

Pay Range $60.00 - $74.00 per hour

Our people fuel our future. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Benefits

For more information, visit the CVS Health benefits page. Example benefits include medical plan options, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, wellness programs, paid time off, and more depending on eligibility.

Application window closing: 11/18/2025. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care. Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full-time.

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